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What should scare us about Trump's porn star scandal

What should scare us about Trump's porn star scandal

The salaciousness entertains us, and it repulses us, too. But it's the secrecy that should scare us.

  • by Molly Roberts

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Dreamworld families 'anxious' as inquiry nears

Dreamworld families 'anxious' as inquiry nears

The Dreamworld tragedy, in which four people died, happened 15 months ago. The parents of those who died are now 'anxious', but patient as their day nears.

  • by Tony Moore
New Qld prisons boss concedes overcrowding is the system's biggest problem

New Qld prisons boss concedes overcrowding is the system's biggest problem

The Queensland prison system’s chronic overcrowding has been blamed for prisoner violence and officer bashings.

  • by Jorge Branco
Commuters told to cross the river to escape congestion

Commuters told to cross the river to escape congestion

Candidates for the Morningside byelection offer different congestion solutions, but all agree a cross-river solution is needed.

  • by Ruth McCosker
The company behind Donut King is facing class action.

Gloria Jeans, Brumby's, Donut King owner faces second class action threat

The embattled owner of Gloria Jeans, Brumby's Bakeries and Donut King franchises could face a class action.

  • by Sarah Danckert

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No place for the race card in the political pack, but Trump plays it anyway

Most people know and can recognise racism when they experience it, hear it, or read about it. Sometimes its quite overt, sometimes a mere "nod and wink", but few miss the racist-based message.

John Hewson
    John Hewson

    Nothing sacred about Australia Day but politicians refuse to admit it

    Political leaders are hellbent on making Australia Day into some sort of sacred cow, but we all know the only cows associated with January 26 are the ones in sausage form.

    Judith Ireland
      Judith Ireland

      David Feeney looks every bit as foolish as Malcolm Roberts. He should resign now

      When Liberal MP John Alexander was first outed as a potential UK dual citizen he claimed he was in the clear because his father had renounced.

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        Adam Gartrell
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        Goodbye cash and cheques, faster electronic payments are nearly here
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        Goodbye cash and cheques, faster electronic payments are nearly here

        It's one of the most important pieces of infrastructure so far this century, but most people haven't heard of it.

        • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
        The reality is a four-hour work week is unlikely to happen if you start your own business.
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        The problem with the entrepreneurial dream

        The vision of millions of dollars and the freedom to choose your own hours might just be wishful thinking.

        • by James Adonis

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        Kyrgios' time! Nick downed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in four sets.

        Kyrgios defeats Tsonga in classic

        He might not be Saint Nick just yet but the rapidly maturing Nick Kyrgios has handed Australian tennis fans a late Christmas present.

        • by Peter Ryan
        Always in control: Alex Hales hits over the top as England chase down Australia's total.

        Australia on verge of series defeat after loss to England

        Australia's batsmen were guilty of making the same mistakes again in the second one-day international.

        • by Andrew Wu